In light of the recent mass shootings across the country, Santa Fe Mayor David Coss initiated a gun buyback program.

This Saturday, people can sell their guns at the Santa Fe Police Department for $100 to $200. City officials said you don't have to say who you are or explain how you got the gun.They say they'll even buy guns that have been stolen or used in a crime.

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"There are a lot of guns in America. There are a lot of guns in Santa Fe," Coss said. "Santa Fe is no stranger to gun violence. As easily as it happened at the school in Newtown, could happen at a school in Santa Fe."

But gun advocates say while something needs to be done to stop the violence, a buyback program isn't the answer.

"If we're going to buy back firearms, should we also buy back knives?" asks gun shop owner Bill Roney, Outdoorsman of Santa Fe. "Should we buy back baseball bats? Should we buy back automobiles that are used in intentional homicides? You kind of wonder where to draw the line on that."

Roney said the focus should be on education, mental illness and values. Roney said worries the city will actually be paying criminals who don't have to be held accountable. He also said they could be destroying evidence to a crime or even someone's stolen property since the city will destroy the guns.

The buyback event will be held Saturday at the Santa Fe Police Department from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Similar events will be held on Feb. 9 and March 9.